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Group calls on Canada to create sponsor program for family fleeing war-torn Sudan

Group calls on Canada to create sponsor program for family fleeing war-torn Sudan

"Whatever you get, you just take it," Mohamed said. "But thank God, safely I made it."
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Bright cat collars help protect birds, study finds

Bright cat collars help protect birds, study finds

Rainbow pattern serves as early-warning system for birds, giving them a chance to escape a cat’s lethal pounce.
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First months on throne show King Charles wants to engage, but Canadians skeptical

First months on throne show King Charles wants to engage, but Canadians skeptical

Canadians, however, appear to be unmoved by the new monarch's efforts — if they've noticed them at all. 
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Public-service strike: Union 'fed up' with pace of talks but Ottawa blames union

Public-service strike: Union 'fed up' with pace of talks but Ottawa blames union

OTTAWA — Talks between the federal government and the union representing 155,000 striking public servants appeared mired in communication issues on Saturday as both sides accused the other of obstructing negotiations
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Students put their stamp on supporting a long-time volunteer

Students put their stamp on supporting a long-time volunteer

These Bowen students are using Volunteer Week to help out a local volunteer, and provide the community with some valuable service tips too
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B.C. group gets millions to decarbonize fashion, stop ancient forest harvesting

B.C. group gets millions to decarbonize fashion, stop ancient forest harvesting

Based out of Vancouver, B.C., Canopy received $60 million this week to wean global supply chains off ancient forest products and replace them with alternatives, like recycled clothing and straw.
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Comment: It's time to get serious about the opioid epidemic

Comment: It's time to get serious about the opioid epidemic

Mother of a 16-year-old who died of a toxic mix of lethal drugs deplores lack of B.C. government action on recommendations from inquest into her son’s death.
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Les Leyne: The travails of 'John from Langford'

Les Leyne: The travails of 'John from Langford'

John Horgan’s private career still public, caught in political and environmental crossfire
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Great horned owl family nests in laundry basket in Saanich tree

Great horned owl family nests in laundry basket in Saanich tree

A bird expert says it’s not unusual to see owls take over the nests of other birds — or even use human structures
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Metro Vancouver proceeding with Bowen park purchase

Metro Vancouver proceeding with Bowen park purchase

The Metro Vancouver board of directors approved moving ahead with the land deal at Cape Roger Curtis
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